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Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:53 pm
by skycruiser
Unreal. I can’t believe they just did something smart and expensive to improve their football team. Unreal.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 8:58 pm
by 4256 Hits
I don't love this move but based on Bengals drafting history I will not complain about it. I do appreciate that they are trying something different.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:05 pm
by Jmble
I will take him over McCoy in a heartbeat.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:06 pm
by Bengals1
I only hope they got him to agree to a new long term contract.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:12 pm
by skycruiser
Trade a premium pick for a top player who will get paid a lot of money??? Never in my life
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:15 pm
by Bengals1
Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks
I was on the phone with a GM less than an hour ago running through top 10 scenarios. The way we had it going, we both said, “the bengals are screwed.” Well, not anymore. This trade makes a ton of sense for them.
Paul Dehner Jr. @pauldehnerjr
The #Bengals deal for Dexter Lawrence is pending a physical, obviously.
But this is the most out-of-character move by this franchise in a generation.
The urgency and all-in talk this offseason amid years of defensive frustration finally produced a change in philosophy.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:51 pm
by skycruiser
Still in shock. Unbelievable.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:55 pm
by 4256 Hits
Bengals1 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 18, 2026 9:15 pm
Daniel Jeremiah @MoveTheSticks
I was on the phone with a GM less than an hour ago running through top 10 scenarios. The way we had it going, we both said, “the bengals are screwed.” Well, not anymore. This trade makes a ton of sense for them.
Paul Dehner Jr.
@pauldehnerjr
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Bengals deal for Dexter Lawrence is pending a physical, obviously.
But this is the most out-of-character move by this franchise in a generation.
The urgency and all-in talk this offseason amid years of defensive frustration finally produced a change in philosophy.
If going all in they still need to do something about LB and S.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:45 pm
by stripesincarolina
Not entirely thrilled here. This only makes sense if our rookie LBs take a huge step in year 2. We really needed a veteran presence there. Out of character for the organization, sure. But does it solve our defensive issues for 2026, not really.
Re: Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence. The Bengals.
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2026 10:56 pm
by Bengals1
Jordan Schultz @Schultz_Report
The #Bengals are expected to hammer out a significant long-term deal with DT Dexter Lawrence as part of the trade, once he passes his physical, per sources.
A very un-Bengals move … but this is a changing organization. And their actions confirm it.